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Thank you to everyone...for Xmas minimeet

Postby anubis on Sat Dec 17, 2005 7:58 pm

Guys,

thanks for making it so memorable. Specially thanks to Birddog and Mrs Birddog for their extraordinary hospitality.

Merry Xmas and a happy new year to all and stay safe. See you in 2006.

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Postby birddog114 on Sat Dec 17, 2005 11:05 pm

Thanking all attendees + your contributions of foods, drinks, funs, friendships at the twilight meet today.
We enjoyed your companies and hope all of you had a great time.
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Postby stubbsy on Sat Dec 17, 2005 11:08 pm

It was great to meet you. Hope you enjoyed yourself. Enjoy your trip back to NZ.
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Postby LostDingo on Sun Dec 18, 2005 6:13 am

Another great meet as always Birddog! The 10 minute specials were especially entertaining and fantatsic buys!
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Postby ABG on Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:49 am

I would also like to echo Delarn's (spelling?) sentiments. Yesterday was my first mini meet and I had a great time. It was great putting some faces to the names we all see here so regularly and to share some yarns. Thank you all for making me feel so welcome and a huge thank you to Mr & Mrs Birddog for your outstanding hospitality. I am completely blown away by their generosity and friendliness. And the 10 minute specials... :D :D :D
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Postby sirhc55 on Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:13 am

It is always a pleasure to meet old faces (I mean that nicely :) ) and the new. The exemplary hospitality offered by the Birddog household is matched by the friendships made on these occasions that will continue into the future.
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Postby Killakoala on Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:41 am

Yes, i want to echo the sentiments of the others. The evening was very enjoyable and it was very nice to be around a group of really nice people. Thank you to Birddog and his lovely wife for hosting another great event.
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Postby losfp on Sun Dec 18, 2005 10:47 am

Good to hear it was enjoyable! :) Was disappointed that I couldn't make it (or the one in Jan!!) but I will be looking out for the next MM after that!

So who's posting the pics from the MM?
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Postby Yedrup on Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:03 am

Once again I am in the happy position of being able to say that I attended and had a wonderful time at a mini-meet, this time the twilight Xmas special.

Thank you goes to Mr & Mrs Birddog, two truly lovely, kind and generous people. In addition I must thank all those who attended for the food, laughter, great conversation and wonderful Xmas gifts.

To all on the forum I wish you all the best for the season, I hope you all enjoy your holidays (if you have them that is) and I wish you good fortune and great photo opportunties in the new year.

Cheers,
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Postby MCWB on Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:24 am

losfp wrote:So who's posting the pics from the MM?

I'll get some up soon, I promise. :) Again, as everyone said, thanks Thanh and Tran for your remarkable hospitality, and everyone present for your great hospitality! Still tasting that ham, mmm. :D
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Postby stubbsy on Sun Dec 18, 2005 2:27 pm

Twas great to meet both old & new faces alike. And watching those 10 minute bargain hunters was like watching kids on Christmas morning especially Craig (Alpha_7) who got some exceptional bargains (along with a recurring practical joke from me in the form of a 1/2 full water bottle substituted for his new SB-800 - sorry Craig the :evil: made me do it :wink: ) PS I'm pretty sure Anubis spells his name Dilan
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Postby Nnnnsic on Sun Dec 18, 2005 2:48 pm

We've now got it on record that Stubbsy hears voices from the emoticons.
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Postby stubbsy on Sun Dec 18, 2005 4:13 pm

Nnnnsic wrote:We've now got it on record that Stubbsy hears voices from the emoticons.

Ummmm... Doesn't everyone? :twisted:
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Postby Potatis on Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:00 pm

I can hear this --> :violin:
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Postby glamy on Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:36 pm

Thanks again to everybody, specially Thanh and Tran. Missed the ten minute specials... must have been enjoying myself too much! Here is one of the highlights of the evening:
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So much good food and drinks, it's hard to not overindulge.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:42 pm

Thanks to everyone that attended, but a HUGE thank you to Thanh more then generous "specials". I think a year of no more purchases is a small price to pay for the gear I now have, and I'm have a great time with it.... now the intial shock, and terror has wore off.

Stubbsy, Thanks for the running joke, definitely kept me on my toes :)

I wish everyone that attended and ALL forums members a safe and happy "December" !!!
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Postby MCWB on Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:48 am

MCWB wrote:I'll get some up soon, I promise. :)

Soon is such a relative term! :roll: Sorry guys!

Philo explains the intricacies of using the SB800 to Craig.
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Would you buy a used car from this man? Not if it comes in a box!
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How good is spending money? :)
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Craig with his new AF-D 80-200 f/2.8
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LOZ gets the present obviously meant for Matt.K :roll:
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Postby Alpha_7 on Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:55 am

Thanks for posting Trent... I'm glad I managed to smile for one of the shots... I was that filled with excitement, terror, happiness and guilty... it was one crazy emotional rollercoaster ride... topped off by my surprise at my half-empty SB-600ml H2O model :)
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